Fresh debate has emerged over Uganda’s 2031 presidential race after David Kabanda, head of the NRM Chairman’s Office, claimed that President Yoweri Museveni has given his son, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the green light to pursue the presidency.Kabanda made the remarks during a political mobilization event attended by Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) supporters, Members of Parliament and local leaders.
He claimed that Museveni and Muhoozi had already discussed the General’s 2031 ambitions and that the President would support and campaign for his son when the time comes.Kabanda said supporters have already begun building structures across the country to mobilize support for Muhoozi.
He also announced the preparation of endorsement books to record supporters’ names, contacts, locations and reasons for backing the General.According to Kabanda, the campaign preparations should start early, comparing the strategy to Museveni’s own political rise, which began with a relatively small support base.However, Muhoozi has not officially declared that he will contest for president in 2031, and Kabanda’s claims have not been independently confirmed.The remarks have nevertheless reignited debate over Uganda’s political succession and Muhoozi’s growing role in national politics.
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